Childhood Vaccine Assessment Tool

Birth through 18 years of age

Answer 7 quick questions to learn which vaccines your child may need. Vaccines are recommended for children based on age, health conditions, and other factors. No personal information will be retained by CDC.This vaccine assessment tool applies to children birth through 18 years old.

Instructions:

1. Answer the questions below. 2. Get a list of vaccines your child may need based on your answers. (This list may include vaccines your child has already had). 3. Discuss the vaccines on the list with your child's doctor or health care professional.

Part One: About Your Child/Adolescent

Some vaccines are given based on your child's age. What is your child's birthday?

Is your child Female Male

Part Two: High-Risk Conditions or Medical Conditions

Will your child be traveling outside the U.S. in the near future? Yes No

Does your child have a weakened immune system due to illness or medications? Yes No

Some of the medical conditions listed below can put you at higher risk of certain infections, or the infections pose a higher risk of complications if the condition is present. Does your child have any of these medical conditions? Check all that apply. Heart disease Diabetes, type 1 or 2 (also called "sugar diabetes") Chronic lung disease (including ashtma if treated with high-dose oral steriods) Kidney failure, end-stage renal disease, or on dialysis Chronic liver disease Spleen has been damaged or removed Sickle cell disease or other blood disorder Complement component deficiency or taking eculizumab (Soliris) Cancer or cancer treatments Bone marrow transplant Cerebrospinal fluid leak Cochlear implant HIV

Part Three: Living Conditions

Is there currently an outbreak of meningitis in your community? Yes No Don't know

Is your child a first-year college student who lives in a dormitory or a new military recruit? Yes No

That's it! Just click "Results" to find out which vaccines your child may need.